Definition of Decorum

1. Noun. Propriety in manners and conduct.

Exact synonyms: Decorousness
Generic synonyms: Correctitude, Properness, Propriety
Specialized synonyms: Becomingness
Derivative terms: Decorous, Decorous, Decorous, Decorous
Antonyms: Indecorousness, Indecorum

Definition of Decorum

1. n. Propriety of manner or conduct; grace arising from suitableness of speech and behavior to one's own character, or to the place and occasion; decency of conduct; seemliness; that which is seemly or suitable.

Definition of Decorum

1. conformity to social conventions [n -S]

Medical Definition of Decorum

1. Propriety and good taste especially in conduct, manners or appearance. This entry appears with permission from the Dictionary of Cell and Molecular Biology (11 Mar 2008)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Decorum

decors
decorticate
decorticated
decorticates
decorticate reflex
decorticate rigidity
decorticate state
decorticating
decortication
decortication
decortications
decorticator
decorticator
decorticators
decorum (current term)
decorum (current term)
decorums
decos
decoupage
decoupaged
decoupages
decoupaging
decouple
decoupled
decoupler
decouplers
decouples
decoupling
decoupling
decoy

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